Might be because as part of a compromise last year where to board approved cuts to service, fare hikes and the raid on the MTA's budget by other city agencies, the MTA promised to consider the issue of increased parking revenue.

However, nowhere in the MTA's current budget proposals is any discussion of asking drivers to pay their fair share. The MTA is actually considering cutting back on parking control officers and Department of Public Works street sweeping, both of which bring in revenue through increased illegal parking citations -- and exacerbating problems with blocked sidewalks and dirty streets.